Cryptocurrency

A cryptocurrency is a digital asset designed to work as a medium of exchange that uses strong cryptography to secure financial transactions, control the creation of additional units, and verify the transfer of assets.

(source: en.wikipedia.org)

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The 4 Biggest Problems Banks Have With Stablecoins
June 15, 2026

There’s a battle brewing over blockchain finance. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree...

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Crypto Experts Tell PYMNTS Where Digital Assets Go Next
June 12, 2026

There’s something rare happening across the digital asset landscape: it’s quiet. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

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FDIC Stablecoin Rulemaking Shows Differences on Fees and Deposits
June 11, 2026

Regulating new technology has never been as easy as it is necessary. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

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Lawmakers Move to Create Federal Task Force Against Crypto Theft
June 11, 2026

A bill introduced Thursday (June 11) in the U.S. House would create a federal task force to combat crypto theft and support victims. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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FDIC Just Showed Why Banks May Win the Digital Dollar Race
June 10, 2026

The debate over stablecoin regulation has always had a deeper question underneath it. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

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New York Aligns State Stablecoin Rules With GENIUS Act
June 09, 2026

The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) announced a proposed regulation that would harmonize its stablecoin framework with new federal regulations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Sam Bankman-Fried Turns to Trump for Pardon After FTX Collapse
June 09, 2026

Convicted cryptocurrency fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried is asking the White House for a post-prison pardon. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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Coinbase Uses Stablecoins to Back New Credit Card
June 09, 2026

Coinbase is reportedly introducing a payment card in collaboration with stablecoin-backed credit card FinTech Cardless. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

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FDIC Stablecoin Plan Says Holders Don’t Get Deposit Insurance
June 08, 2026

As regulation moves from proposal to final rules, comment letters reveal where frictions and consensus are taking shape. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...